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Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

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